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Different Remedies for your mouth in Central Leeds

Sunday, January 12th, 2014

595603_blogIn a modern world where dentists seemingly have the answer to every problem with their new fangled gadgets- and that is not in anyway meant to impugn their work because it is brilliant, but even some of these modern cavaliers will also admit that there are also other options to keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Herbal remedies have started to play their hand in central Leeds and for good reason- they work, and some dentists would concur with this. Many cultures have used herbs for centuries to cure the ills of the body and now, the same applications are being used for oral health. Problems such as gum disease can be stopped and even reversed with herbal products; teeth can be re-mineralised. However, you will need to put in a lot of research and homework to work out what exactly these fabulous products can do for you. Firstly, ask your dentist or hygienist about such alternatives; some may scoff at the idea but persevere. Talk to someone who knows all about the benefits of herbal remedies and medicines and look on-line for what will be best for any condition you may have. The combination of using your dentist and alternative products will only be good for your oral health.

Putting an end to Bad Breath in Leeds

Saturday, July 20th, 2013

2058693_blogThere are lots of things that can go wrong in your mouth, from tooth decay and gum disease to rotting teeth and you would normally attempt to do something about this in Leeds, because if not, this can lead to an even more awkward situation that may be harder to get rid of- bad breath. It’s not only poor oral hygiene and conditions in the mouth that can cause foul odours; there are a lot more complex issues that could be attached to your problem, maybe even serious, as bad breath indicates decay of some sort somewhere in either your mouth, or your body. You need to seek immediate advice and help from your dentist; it could mean a bit of repair work is required, and it does mean you will have to ring the changes to your lifestyle. You must try to cut down on some of the seedier habits you have a love of, like smoking, drinking and poor diet; this will help to re-address some level of balance to your teeth and gums again. But the real work comes with your oral hygiene and it must greatly improve. New products may be required: herbal remedies are very good for fighting bad breath as well, so you should throw everything you can at the condition the first time you discover you are having problems.

The Herbal options in Leeds

Monday, August 13th, 2012

There is no doubt about the benefits of using herbal remedies for oral hygiene programmes; they also are great when problems crop up in the mouth.

Herbal remedies have been around for years and though their use may have got lost among the remarkable advances in technology and treatments in modern dentistry, they are starting to rise in popularity again and are seen as a viable alternative to the more obvious choices in oral care. Dentists on the other hand see herbal options as a great ally to modern dental industry.

It is first good to talk to your dentist/hygienist about herbal options and then find a good qualified herbalist who can advise you what to use and there are plenty of places in the city of Leeds where you can purchase the products you need.

Herbal products are an excellent way to tackle tooth pain and gum disease- products such as willow root oil, tea tree oil, clove oil, Echinacea…all have incredible soothing and healing properties and can be integrated into your normal daily programme of oral hygiene- you can also buy herbal toothpastes and mouthwashes as well. The idea is not to replace all the wonderful treatments that dentists offer, but to support them- in the end; it is the health of your mouth that will benefit.

Leeds dentist treats gum disease with herbal remedies

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

In recent years there has been a huge resurgence of interest in more traditional forms of medicine and herbal remedies. For many generations this information was either lost or ignored in favour of a more scientific approach but resent studies indicate that our ancestors may have been onto something and more and more people are keen to find out what it is.

In the world of dentistry dentists and patients are now using herbal remedies safely and effectively to treat many dental problems, especially gum disease and receding gums. Among the herbs commonly used are aloe, clove and Echinacea. Aloe particularly is known for its soothing qualities on skin that is inflamed due to burning and exhibits similar healing properties on inflamed gum tissue.

Cloves are probably more associated with Christmas hams but they contain a natural tropical anaesthetic which can help ease the pain of sore or irritated gums. Applying clove oil to the affected area may give you some relief until you can get to a dentist. Echinacea acts as a natural immune booster to help clear up any gum infection that might have taken place in the mouth. These are just some of the herbal remedies available to patients and many are being offered and endorsed by Leeds dentists.

With 75 per cent of adults suffering gum disease in some form or other in the UK at some point n their life, these herbal remedies could play a vital role in easing the pain and irritation and keeping gums and teeth healthy. The continual rise of herbal remedies unveils more and more beneficial treatments every year and it really is time we started to appreciate them more.